2025 GLAO Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Dr. John Monticello
The GLAO Distinguished Service Award recognizes a GLAO member who has served the Association in various capacities through the years in an exemplary manner. The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists is proud to present this year's award to Dr. John Monticello. This award is presented in recognition and grateful appreciation for his contributions - both to the GLAO as an organization, and to the orthodontic profession in general.
This award is to be presented to Dr. Monticello during the GLAO Member/Business Meeting at the GLAO Annual Session on Friday, September 19, 4:00-5:00pm at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please plan to join us in recognizing Dr. Monticello and his contributions to the GLAO and the orthodontic profession!
Click here for Dr. John Monticello's Biography
2025 GLAO B. Holly Broadbent, Sr. Memorial Lecture Award Recipient
Dr. Kelton Stewart
The GLAO B. Holly Broadbent, Sr. Memorial Lecture Award was established to honor one of its greatest members. The lecture is to be of outstanding merit and offered to individuals who have achieved acclaim in the art and science of orthodontics.
Previous recipients of this award include: Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh (2022), Dr. Mark Hans (2019), Dr. W. Eugene Roberts (2016), Dr. Frank E. Cordray (2008).
The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists is pleased to present this year's award to Dr. Kelton T. Stewart.
Dr. Stewart will present his lecture during the 2025 GLAO Annual Session on Saturday, September 20, 9:45-10:45am.
Click here for Dr. Stewart's Lecture Information and Biography
Award Criteria and Past Recipients
Award Nomination Form
GLAO Student Award of Excellence
The GLAO Student Award of Excellence was established to recognize senior dental students who have demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics during their formal dental training. The GLAO aims to honor one (1) student from each university, for a total of nine (9) students in the spring of each calendar year.
A request to participate in the awards process will be made to all GLAO orthodontic programs in April. The Program Director/Department Chair, in consultation with other members of their institution, will vet potential senior dental students and select a recipient for the award. The name of the selected recipient will be shared with the GLAO by May 1st. The GLAO will provide certificates to the program, which can then be used to honor the recipient. Programs are encouraged to consult with their schools to determine the best time and venue to present the selected recipients with the award.
For more information, view the eligibility, criteria and nominations process HERE